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British academics accused of sharing Russian disinformation about the war in Ukraine.
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Does the criminal justice system understand crimes driven by gambling addiction?
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Recent tensions between sections of the Hindu and Muslim communities in Leicester.
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The ‘brain drain’ of doctors from developing countries to work in the UK.
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Thousands abandoned in Afghanistan despite being promised help by the UK.
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A British woman talks about her relationship with controversial influencer Andrew Tate.
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Why did three friends die while under the care of same mental health trust?
Firefighters on Trial
Firefighters on trial: File on 4 investigates claims of racism, sexism and bullying.
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What happened to rugby star and X-Factor contestant Levi Davis, who vanished in Spain?
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What happened to the 200 migrant children who went missing from hotels in the UK?
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People experiencing mental health crisis facing more harm from criminal justice system.
Rental Health: The Social Housing Perfect Storm?
An investigation uncovers allegations of degrading treatment by social housing providers.
Probation in peril
Is the Probation Service doing enough to protect the public and help offenders?
Police Complaints: A Crisis of Confidence
How complaints against police forces in England and Wales are regularly dismissed.
Oiling Putin’s War?
File on 4 investigates the secretive world of oil shipping
